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Keot Saray, president of Khmer Student Intelligent League Association pictured submitting a petition to the Royal Palace on March 29, 2023. (CamboJA / Pring Samrang)

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Funds Raised to Help Koet Saray, UN Calls For End To Prosecution of Human Rights Activists

24 Apr 2024 2:36 PM|
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The Khmer Students Intelligent League Association (KSILA) is raising funds from philanthropists to help their president Koet Saray, who was detained for the second time after visiting villagers in a land dispute in Srayong commune, Kulen district, Preah Vihear province.

A woman looks at her land title certificate. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

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CSOs, Indigenous People, Affected Communities Make 30 Proposals on Draft Land Law

5 Mar 2024 5:37 PM|

NGOs and indigenous communities shared elaborate feedback with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) on the new draft land law to ensure sustainable social development and ease people’s troubles.

Chea Chan (left) drops his ballot paper into the box during the polls where he was later elected as a union leader at Wing Star Shoes factory on January 10, 2024. (Supplied)

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Wing Star Shoes Union Leader’s Arrest Draws More Flak, Call For Immediate Release

1 Mar 2024 10:50 AM|

International and local unions condemned the arrest of Wing Star Shoes union president Chea Chan, demanding that he be released immediately. They view his detention as a crackdown on unions and an attempt to stop the formation of unions in factories.

About 100 Siem Reap villagers gathered at Battambang Court of Appeal to support the three people who were being questioned on February 29, 2024. (CamboJA/Sok Savy)

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Battambang Court of Appeal Questions Three Villagers Relating To Apsara Authority’s Lawsuit

1 Mar 2024 8:47 AM|

The regional Court of Appeal in Battambang province on Thursday questioned three villagers from around Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, who were accused of incitement for allegedly posting an Apsara National Authority notice on social media.

Kuy indigenous residents gather at Preah Vihear Provincial Court while four community representatives were questioned on February 27, 2024. (Supplied)

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Preah Vihear Court Questions Kuy Residents Accused of Occupying State Land

28 Feb 2024 8:00 PM|

On Tuesday Preah Vihear Provincial Court questioned four Kuy Indigenous residents of M’lou Prey II commune, Chheb district, who are being sued by a representative of a Chinese company for allegedly obstructing the company’s development and inciting people to illegally occupy state land.

Prime Minister Hun Manet and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a joint press conference at Kuala Lumpur, February 27, 2024. (Hun Manet’s Facebook)

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Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Tackle Online Scams with Malaysia

28 Feb 2024 7:22 PM|

Prime Minister Hun Manet and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to collaborate in several areas including economy, trade and investment, as well as combat human trafficking and labor abuse.

A restaurant staff removes STT’s photos after local authorities shut down the exhibition in Chbar Ampov on February 25, 2024, a photo post on STT’s Facebook.

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Chbar Ampov Authority Orders Shut STT’s Urban Poor Photo Exhibition, No Reason Given

26 Feb 2024 4:00 PM|

Two days after it opened to the public, district authorities ordered Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT) to immediately desist their photo exhibition themed "House and Life" in a restaurant in Chbar Ampov on the afternoon of February 25. No reason was given for the shutdown order of the 10-day exhibition planned till March 4.

A young man views the photos displayed at Champei Garden Restaurant in Niroth commune on February 23, 2024. (CamboJA / Pring Samrang)

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STT Photo Exhibition Displays Lives of Urban Poor, Lack of Property Rights To Seek Joint Solutions

24 Feb 2024 12:03 PM|

Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT)’s free photo exhibition showcased 60 photos on the life of urban poor communities including land insecurity, resettlement, lack of pre-arranged services and infrastructure, and forced evictions. It also sheds light on the present condition of city lakes and the environmental impact due to the destruction of lakes in Phnom Penh by companies, private sectors, and public figures, according to the organization.

The view from behind the houses of the Boeung Tamok community, and where the authorities will soon implement the main canal development project. (Supplied)

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“It’s a Threat”, Boeung Tamok Community Decry Demolition Order by Prek Pnov Authorities

22 Feb 2024 4:25 PM|

Boeung Tamok residents declared an announcement by the Prek Pnov district authorities as a threat, where they have been asked to immediately dismantle their houses, stalls and fishing area for the development of a major canal.

Funds Raised to Help Koet Saray, UN Calls For End To Prosecution of Human Rights Activists

CSOs, Indigenous People, Affected Communities Make 30 Proposals on Draft Land Law

Wing Star Shoes Union Leader’s Arrest Draws More Flak, Call For Immediate Release

Preah Vihear Court Questions Kuy Residents Accused of Occupying State Land

Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Tackle Online Scams with Malaysia

Chbar Ampov Authority Orders Shut STT’s Urban Poor Photo Exhibition, No Reason Given

STT Photo Exhibition Displays Lives of Urban Poor, Lack of Property Rights To Seek Joint Solutions

“It’s a Threat”, Boeung Tamok Community Decry Demolition Order by Prek Pnov Authorities

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Funds Raised to Help Koet Saray, UN Calls For End To Prosecution of Human Rights Activists

CSOs, Indigenous People, Affected Communities Make 30 Proposals on Draft Land Law

Wing Star Shoes Union Leader’s Arrest Draws More Flak, Call For Immediate Release

Battambang Court of Appeal Questions Three Villagers Relating To Apsara Authority’s Lawsuit

Preah Vihear Court Questions Kuy Residents Accused of Occupying State Land

Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Tackle Online Scams with Malaysia

Chbar Ampov Authority Orders Shut STT’s Urban Poor Photo Exhibition, No Reason Given

STT Photo Exhibition Displays Lives of Urban Poor, Lack of Property Rights To Seek Joint Solutions

“It’s a Threat”, Boeung Tamok Community Decry Demolition Order by Prek Pnov Authorities

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